Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs GeForce RTX 3070
Iris Plus Graphics 655
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1182.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 655.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1182.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1182.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 655 and GeForce RTX 3070
Iris Plus Graphics 655
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Plus Graphics 655 scores 1,729 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1182.4%. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm+++ vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,729 | 22,172+1182% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm+++ | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5888+1433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8064 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+2419% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1725 MHz+64% |
| ROPs | 6 | 96+1500% |
| TMUs | 48 | 184+283% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | QuickSync | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 174.5% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 115.3+14% | 100.8 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 110.9 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake GT3e | GA104 |
| Release | April 3 2018 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #723 | #63 |
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